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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1901
Page
4
The column notes new states considered for statehood between 1896 and 1900, mentions Texas figures and a Beaumont trip, and cites North Carolina’s constitutional franchise amendment taking effect July 1, 1902. It also references Alabama and Virginia voter restrictions, street fair activity in Birmingham, and Mississippi through Maryland actions as Southern states limit enfranchisement.
The Montgomery debate centers on lengthening state official terms from two to four years. The Birmingham Ledger notes campaigning costs force debt, with costly can - vassing and residence in Montgomery. A four-year term would reduce elections and campaign expenses for officeholders.
A fragmentary note reports that Hill rejects a 1904 presidential bid and dismisses any current nomination talk as premature. The excerpt also cites Champ Clark praising Electric Bitters as a cure for overwork and nervous exhaustion, with a pharmacy ad touting the product at 50 cents guaranteed.
Readable remarks praise value of entertainment in St Johnsvinny New York and note satisfaction with products and services. Letters mention Druggist recommendations from JON Mastoeh Wholesale Druggist of Parkersburg West Virginia and a claim of cure for Cholera Morbus with Kernott Ext Blackberry. Local ads note various services including draying and a phone number.
Knox ville April 50. B Luttrell prominent hardware dealer ex mayor and bank president was assaulted at 6 50 last night by two robbers. He wrested a pistol from a drawer and fired three shots during the struggle. robbers escaped.
April 30 report from Pikin states powers' generals met to discuss troop withdrawal once lump sum indemnity is agreed and Chinese accept payment. They also planned handing Pekin administration to native officials and a phased transfer of governance with civil control to locals and military in passive supervision.
John Williams and Co were fined 6.50 in police court this morning on a charge of embezzling 2 from Bob Ferrell. Ferrell, arrested Saturday by Officer Black on highway robbery charges, will be tried Thursday morning in police court.
An advertisement claims kidney disorders cause backaches and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy. It urges using no substitute and cites Meklreath Drug Co as the distributor.
President McKinley and party begin a grand trans continental journey at 10 30 a m by special train from Washington with planned stops in Bristol Knoxville Chattanooga Memphis New Orleans El Paso San Francisco Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Kansas City Omaha Chicago Niagara Falls and Buffalo among twenty three states and territories over 10000 miles and 27 rail lines.
The Queen and Crescent System south of Meridian opens October 25 introducing a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule with connections to Texas cutting travel time to western points from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway No. 37 links the routes offering the quickest westward service. Visit local ticket agents for information on service and tickets.
W B Conklin of Bowersville credits Foley's Kidney Cure with greater benefit than months of physician care. The notice also mentions job postings for six carpenters, a street fair ground work report at 6:30 AM, and ongoing sale of coal and wood at low prices.
Condensed timetable notes for Southern Railway list No 22 and No 36 routes, stops, and connections between Birmingham Atlanta Rome Chattanooga and New York with details on Pullman sleeping cars dining cars and handling of through service. Officials include Jackson Birmingham Freeman Gannon Hakamowick and Bensooter.
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